Growth Mindset

Purpose for Coaches:
Equip players with the ability to see challenges and mistakes as stepping stones, not setbacks. This isn’t just “positive thinking” — it’s creating an environment where effort and persistence are celebrated.

How to Teach It:
Model the language yourself: Replace “You missed” with “You’re closer than last time” or “That adjustment is working.”

Error reframing drills:
After a poor throw, immediately identify one positive in the action (e.g., “Good stance, just needed to adjust your release point”).

Ask the player:
“What’s one thing you learned from that dart?” This gets them analysing constructively.

Post-match reflection sheets:
Have players write down:
1. One thing they improved.
2. One thing they’ll focus on next time.
3. One moment they were proud of.


Affirmations practice:
Get players to choose 2–3 affirmations (e.g., “Every throw is a chance to improve”). Have them say these during warm-ups.

Coach Tip: Celebrate effort publicly, fix errors privately.